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lowly
adjective(low-ly)
of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
Synonyms: base, baseborn, humble,
Examples:
Of humble (or lowly) birth.
lowly
adjective(low-ly)
low or inferior in station or quality
Synonyms: humble, low, modest, small,
Examples:
A lowly parish priest.
lowly
adjective(low-ly)
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
Synonyms: humble, menial,
lowly
adjective(low-ly)
inferior in rank or status
Synonyms: junior-grade, lower-ranking, petty, secondary, subaltern,
Examples:
A lowly corporal.

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